Recycled materials were used to build a greenhouse for use as a potting shed and for growing orchids.
The project
I had a lightbulb moment when I wanted to grow orchids and needed a designated area to grow them. I had a vision and my husband made it happen. Haven't started growing orchids yet but the glass house is a wonderful place for growing herbs and it makes a great potting shed. I listen to my music and waste away the afternoon propagating more plants that I don't need (of course I do, can never have enough plants!)
Steps
Step 1
Started with old glass doors and a vision.
Step 2
Finding a place in the garden to build the glasshouse. Removing plants and levelling ground.
Step 3
Holes dug and timber framework concreted in place, and starting to fit doors. Each door having to be fitted separately, as being old used doors none have perfectly straight angles.
Step 4
Starting to build roof on an angle to allow for ventilation and covering it with laserlite.
Step 5
After finishing the roof it was time to attach some metal framing on the back wall to hang a vertical garden for the herbs and to cover any broken glass panels with white shadecloth or thick plastic.
Step 6
Time to add heaps of bling, solar lights and any bits and pieces I've accumulated over time. I've now planted hippeastrums around the outside and two climbing roses. Bring on spring!
Tools and materials
Materials used in the project:
